The Works of Archimedes, edited in modern notation with introductory chapters by T. L. Heath. Explore ancient Greek mathematics through Archimedes’ investigations of geometry, measurement and mechanics, including circles, spheres, cylinders, spirals, floating bodies and the quadrature of the parabola.

• Includes The Method of Archimedes supplement, offering insight into how he developed mathematical discoveries.

• Dover’s unabridged reissue of Heath’s 1897 edition, including the 1912 supplement.

• English-language brown cloth hardcover with gilt spine lettering. Printed in the USA.

• Good condition: ex-library stamps, spine label and tape, card pocket, checkout slip and handwritten catalog notes. Cover rubbing and small marks, light corner and spine-end wear, and age-toned pages. No dust jacket.

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